§ 74-36. Fees, billing statements and payments.

(a)

Fees.

(1)

The city commission shall by resolution establish fees for regular collection and disposal of residential and commercial solid wastes, special collection pick-ups, shared use of city compactors/containers, administrative and enforcement costs.

(2)

The city commission shall by resolution establish fees for special collection pickups.

(3)

Any commercial establishment that is required to arrange for transporting and disposing of its commercial refuse shall be exempt from payment of the fees authorized in this article.

(4)

Failure to cancel requested special pick-up services at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled pick up date will result in a trip charge in accordance with the fee schedule.

(b)

Billing statements and payments.

(1)

Fees for routine solid waste collection and disposal shall be billed on a monthly basis, along with water, sewer, and stormwater services. Where no water, sewer or stormwater service exists, activation of an account, for sanitation services only, is required. Special collection pickups shall be billed separately.

(2)

The total amount of each monthly bill for all solid waste collection and disposal services shall be promptly paid in full. If less than the full amount is received by the city, the amount received shall be applied consistent with the policy of the public utility department. Instructions submitted by the owner or occupant to apply a partial payment in a certain manner shall be disregarded.

(3)

The city may assess a late fee as approved by resolution of the city commission.

(Ord. No. 4267-10, § 2, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 4792-18, § 8, 8-13-2018)